Nicole Elizabeth

In a world where traditional talk therapy often leaves clients feeling frustrated and stuck, Nicole Elizabeth, AMFT, offers a refreshing and effective approach to mental health treatment. As an Associate Therapist at the DBT Center of Long Beach, Nicole has made it her mission to help clients break free from maladaptive cycles and build lives of genuine fulfillment.

Nicole's therapeutic style is rooted in a deep understanding of the limitations of conventional talk therapy. While she acknowledges its value in identifying the sources of pain and maladaptive behaviors, she recognized a crucial gap: the lack of practical tools for implementing and sustaining meaningful change. This insight led her to embrace Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a modality that provides a structured framework and an array of concrete, effective tools for managing emotions, reducing problematic habits, and improving relationships.

At the heart of Nicole's practice is a commitment to creating a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. She believes that true healing and growth can only occur when clients feel genuinely heard and understood. In this nurturing space, Nicole works collaboratively with her clients to bridge the gap between their current reality and the life they aspire to live. Together, they explore the obstacles that stand in the way of their goals and develop strategies to overcome them.

Nicole's approach is both practical and deeply empathetic. She helps clients identify the patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that keep them trapped in cycles of distress. By bringing these patterns to light and providing clients with DBT-based tools and skills, she empowers them to make lasting changes in their lives. Her goal is not just to alleviate immediate suffering, but to equip her clients with the resources they need to build lives of connection, fulfillment, and engagement.